Jurupa Valley's hillside neighborhoods (Jurupa Hills, Pedley Hills, Rubidoux bluff) abut the Santa Ana River corridor and open chaparral that supports coyote, bobcat, raccoon, skunk, mule deer, and occasional mountain lion activity. California 14 CCR §251.3 prohibits intentional feeding of big-game mammals (deer, bear, elk, etc.) statewide. Locally, Jurupa Valley Title 10 Animals and Title 8 nuisance provisions treat food sources that habituate wildlife as a public-safety nuisance.
14 CCR §251.3 (California Fish and Game Commission) prohibits the intentional feeding of big-game mammals — including deer, elk, antelope, mountain sheep, wild pigs, and bears — anywhere in California, with limited exceptions for depredation permits. Although §251.3 does not specifically cover coyotes, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife strongly discourages coyote feeding because habituation produces aggressive behavior and bite incidents. Jurupa Valley, via Title 10 Animals and Title 8 nuisance authority, can abate outdoor feeding stations and unsecured food sources that attract coyotes, raccoons, or skunks. Unsecured trash, pet food left outdoors overnight, and fallen fruit are commonly cited as attractive nuisances. Mountain lions are specially protected under Cal. Fish & Game Code §4800 (Proposition 117) — harming one is a separate offense, and CDFW must authorize any depredation response.
Intentional big-game feeding is an infraction or misdemeanor under Cal. Fish & Game Code §12000 et seq. Locally, code enforcement may issue a Title 8/Title 10 nuisance notice for outdoor feeding stations attracting coyotes, raccoons, or skunks, with administrative citations and abatement orders. Mountain lion encounters should be reported to Riverside County Animal Services and CDFW; mountain lions cannot be killed except under a CDFW depredation permit.
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